Is private school cheaper in Davie or Fresno?

Fresno has lower average private school tuition at $10,500/year vs $10,700/year in Davie. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fresno over Davie?

Average tuition in Fresno is $200/year less than Davie. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,300/year in Davie, $7,000/year in Fresno.

How do Davie and Fresno private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Davie averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average). Fresno averages $10,500/year ($1,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Davie vs Fresno

Fresno averages $200/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Fresno is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,500/year vs $10,700/year in Davie. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Davie

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Fresno

$10,500

avg tuition/year

$1,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Davie	Fresno	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,700/yr	$10,500/yr	+$200
Religious Schools	$7,300/yr	$7,000/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$21,900/yr	$19,500/yr	+$2,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,100/yr	$8,600/yr	+$500
Middle School (6-8)	$10,700/yr	$10,500/yr	+$200
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$12,900/yr	-$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Davie

$139,100

Fresno

$136,500

Choosing Fresno saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

Sample Schools

Davie

Nova Southeastern University Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400-$22,800/yr

St. Bonaventure School (Davie)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

Fresno

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$10,800/yr

Central High School (Fresno) (Catholic)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Bullard Talent School

Magnet (Free) · K–8

Fresno Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$11,400/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.